Sankashti Chaturthi Puja Vidhi: Worshiping Lord Ganesha, the trouble-remover and the remover of obstacles, removes all physical and mental troubles. It should be noted that Chaturthi falls twice every month. Once is the Chaturthi of the Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight), known as Vainayaki Chaturthi. The second time is the Chaturthi of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight), known as Sankashti Chaturthi. It is believed that worshipping Lord Ganesha in the proper manner liberates one from troubles and fulfills all one’s desires.
Sankashti Puja Timings
- The Chaturthi date of Sawan Krishna Paksha will begin on the night of August 1 at 11:07 pm.
- It will conclude on August 2nd at 11:15 am. Therefore, according to the rising date, Sawan Sankashti Chaturthi will be celebrated on August 2nd.
By worshipping Lord Ganesha and observing a fast on this day, devotees receive special benefits and all their troubles are alleviated. It is believed that worshipping Lord Ganesha with proper rituals and chanting mantras on this day bestows wealth, prosperity, and prosperity. Let us learn which mantras please Lord Ganesha and what the remedies are.
Shri Ganesh Mantra
Vakratunda Mahakaya Mantra
Vakratunda mahakaya surakoti samaprabha.
O Lord grant me free from hindrance in all my works at all times
Ganesha Meditation Mantra
Gajanana is served by hosts of ghosts and others
and eats beautiful fruits like kapittha and jambu. I offer
my obeisances to the lotus feet of Lord Vighna, the son of Uma, destroyer of sorrow
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Vighnesvara stuti
O lord of obstacles, bestower of boons, dear to the gods,
long-abdomen, all-benevolent to the world. O Lord of the Ganas, O
serpent-faced one, adorned with the sacrifice of the Vedas
, O son of Gauri, I offer my obeisances unto Thee.
Peacock praise
The delight of Parvati, the enhancer of the joy of Lord Shiva.
I bow to that Lord of the peacocks who ever brings joy to His devotees.
Knowledge-giving mantra
The destroyer of all ignorance, the giver of all knowledge, the pure.
I offer my obeisances to that truthful Lord of the peacocks who is full of truth and knowledge.
Sri Ganesh Stuti
- I worship the feet of Sri Ganesha, the destroyer of obstacles. The power of holiness, the foundation of all the world.
- O giver of supreme knowledge, the foundation of the entire universe. Forgive me, grant me boons, and rescue me from obstacles.
- I bow to you, O Lord of the Universe! O Lord of the Gauri! O Bestower of Boons.
- O destruction! O enumerator! O salvation from fear! O people pleasant! ।।
- Have mercy, O Lord! Grant pure knowledge to all. O simple saint! Grant us this boon.
- May our songs be auspicious and do good to the people. May we remain immersed in motherly love and attain nirvana.
Worship method of Sankashti Chaturthi
Worshiping Lord Ganesha on Sankashti Chaturthi brings special benefits. After bathing in the morning, install an idol of Lord Ganesha. Offer flowers, garlands, and unbroken rice grains to Lord Ganesha and perform aarti. The Lord is very fond of modaks. Offer modaks and durva (sunflower) as an offering. This brings Lord Ganesha’s blessings and removes all troubles.
Story of Sankashti Chaturthi
There’s a mythological story behind Lord Ganesha’s reputation as the remover of troubles. Once, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati were playing a game of Chaupar in the forest. They were alone. So, Goddess Parvati decided that a third person was needed to decide victory and defeat. So, she created a clay idol of a child and breathed life into it. The child acted as the referee in the game of Chaupar.
He once mistakenly declared Goddess Parvati a loser. Enraged, Goddess Parvati cursed him, leaving him lame. When the boy apologized, Goddess Parvati said, “A curse cannot be taken back, but praying to Lord Ganesha will surely alleviate your troubles.” Since then, it’s believed that praying to Lord Ganesha alleviates physical and mental troubles.